Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice, 54434-54435 [E8-21804]

Download as PDF 54434 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 183 / Friday, September 19, 2008 / Notices 1. Electronic Mail: StandardsPetitions@dol.gov. 2. Facsimile: 1–202–693–9441. 3. Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. 4. Hand-Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209, Attention: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. MSHA will consider only comments postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or proof of delivery from another delivery service such as UPS or Federal Express on or before the deadline for comments. Individuals who submit comments by hand-delivery are required to check in at the receptionist desk on the 21st floor. Individuals may inspect copies of the petitions and comments during normal business hours at the address listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Barron, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances at 202–693– 9447 (Voice), barron.barbara@dol.gov (E-mail), or 202–693–9441 (Telefax). [These are not toll-free numbers]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) allows the mine operator or representative of miners to file a petition to modify the application of any mandatory safety standard to a coal or other mine if the Secretary determines that: (1) An alternative method of achieving the result of such standard exists, which will at all times guarantee no less than the same measure of protection afforded the miners of such mine by such standard; or (2) that the application of such standard to such mine will result in a diminution of safety to the miners in such mine. In addition, the regulations at 30 CFR 44.10 and 44.11 establish the requirements and procedures for filing petitions for modifications. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES II. Petitions for Modification Docket Number: M–2008–039–C through M–2008–043–C. Petitioner: AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, One Energy Place, Latrobe, PA 15650. Mine: Dora 8 Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36–08704, located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania; Ondo Extension Mine, VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:25 Sep 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 MSHA I.D. No. 36–09005, Nolo Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36–08850, Gillhouser Run Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36–09033, all located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania; and Madison Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 36–09127, located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1101– 1(b) (Deluge-type water spray systems). Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard to permit the use of delugetype water spray systems installed at belt conveyor drives in lieu of using blow-off dust covers. The petitioner proposes to have a person who is trained in the testing procedure specific to the deluge-type water spray fire suppression systems conduct examinations on a weekly basis as follows: (1) Conduct a visual examination of each deluge-type water spray fire suppression system; (2) conduct a functional test of each delugetype water spray system fire suppression system and observe its performance weekly instead of annually; and (3) record the results of the examination and functional test in a book maintained on the surface, which would be retained and made available to the authorized representative of the Secretary. The petitioner states that: (1) Any malfunction or clogged nozzle detected as a result of the weekly examination or functional test will be corrected immediately; (2) the proposed alternative will provide a greater measure of protection because the weekly functional tests will ensure that the system functions properly and that all deluge-type nozzles respond as designed with adequate pressure and flow rates; and (3) the methods and conditions in this petition will be included in the initial and annual refresher training as required in its approved Part 48 training plans to ensure that the miners are aware of the stipulations contained in the petition. The petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method at all times guarantees no less than the same measure of protection afforded by the standard. Docket Number: M–2008–002–M. Petitioner: East Tennessee Zinc Company, LLC, P.O. Box 160, 2421 W. Old Andrew Johnson Highway, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. Mine: Coy Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 40– 00166 and Young Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 40–00168, both located in Jefferson County, Tennessee; and Immel Mine, MSHA I.D. No. 40–00170, located in Knox County, Tennessee. Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 57.11052(d) (Refuge areas). PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Modification Request: The petitioner requests a modification of the existing standard related to compressed air lines, water lines, suitable hand tools, and stopping materials to permit an alternative method of compliance to use self-supporting refuge chambers. The petitioner states that: (1) The refuge chambers presently used (Strata Safety Mine Refuge Chamber) contain an internal air supply with a carbon dioxide scrubber; (2) in the event of main power failure, the unit has a built in battery back-up, which will operate for a minimum of 48 hours; (3) the chambers have enough food, water and bathroom facilities for the designated occupancy; and (4) the chambers meet the intent of the proposed rules for refuge alternatives for underground coal mines even though they are being utilized in an underground metal mine. The petitioner further states that: (1) The chambers are used in a noncombustible environment so the control systems are electrical; (2) by allowing the use of refuge chambers that do not require air and water lines to be connected, there will be greater flexibility in usage location; (3) flexibility will allow the refuge chambers to be relocated quickly to working areas as the work face advances; and (4) by having air and water inside the chamber, there is minimal opportunity for damage to these services from normal mining operations (i.e. scaling, blasting, etc.) thus making them a safety improvement. The petitioner asserts that the alternative method would provide the same degree of safety as the existing standard. Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances. [FR Doc. E8–21897 Filed 9–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–43–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION National Science Board Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice The National Science Board, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR Part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1862n–5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of meetings for the transaction of National Science Board business and other matters specified, as follows: AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: National Science Board. E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 183 / Friday, September 19, 2008 / Notices Monday, September 22, 2008, at 8 a.m. PLACE: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elvey Building, Globe Room, Fairbanks, AK 99775. STATUS: Some portions open, some portions closed DATE AND TIME: Open Sessions September 22, 2008 8 a.m.–8:10 a.m. 8:10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m. Closed Sessions September 22, 2008 1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m.–2:30 p.m. AGENCY CONTACT: Dr. Robert E. Webber, rwebber@nsf.gov, (703) 292–7000, https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/. Matters To Be Discussed jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Monday, September 22, 2008 Open Session: 8 a.m.–8:10 a.m. Chairman’s Introduction and University of Alaska Fairbanks Welcome Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP) Open Session: 8:10 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Approval of August 2008 CPP Minutes Committee Chairman’s Remarks Task Force on Sustainable Energy (SE) SE Task Force Co-Chairmen’s Remarks Discussion and Summary of September 4, 2008 Roundtable Discussion Discussion of Possible Recommendations for Inclusion in a Draft Report Discussion of upcoming Task Force Activities NSB Information Item: National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN). Review of NSF Major Research Facilities and the Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) Process Major Research Facilities and Facility Plan: Horizon Projects; Maintenance and Operations Planning for Large Facilities; and Policy Issues Review of MREFC Process Discussion Plenary Open Open Session: 11:15 a.m.—12 p.m. Approval of August 2008 Minutes Resolution to Close December 2008 Meeting Chairman’s Report Director’s Report Open Committee Report VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:25 Sep 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 54435 Casper, WY 82601, Phone (307) 266– 6000. For each meeting, members of the NRC staff will be available for informal discussions with members of the public from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The formal meeting and associated NRC presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Interested persons may register to speak at the meetings. Depending on the number of speakers for a meeting, each speaker may be limited in the amount of time allocated for their comments so that all speakers will have an opportunity to offer comments. DATES: The public comment period on the Draft GEIS began on July 28, 2008, Ann Ferrante, and continues until October 7, 2008. Technical Writer/Editor. Written comments should be submitted [FR Doc. E8–21804 Filed 9–18–08; 8:45 am] as described in the ADDRESSES section of BILLING CODE 7555–01–P this notice. The NRC will consider comments received or postmarked after that date to the extent practical. NUCLEAR REGULATORY ADDRESSES: Members of the public are COMMISSION invited and encouraged to submit comments on the Draft GEIS to the Correction to Notice of Availability of Chief, Rulemaking, Directives, and Draft Generic Environmental Impact Editing Branch, Mailstop: T6–D59, U.S. Statement for In-Situ Leach Uranium Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Milling Facilities Washington, DC 20555–0001. The NRC encourages comments submitted AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory electronically to be sent to Commission. NRCREP.Resource@nrc.gov. Please ACTION: Correction to Notice of include ‘‘Uranium Recovery GEIS’’ in Availability. the subject line when submitting written comments. SUMMARY: On July 28, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For issued a notice for public comment of a general information on the NRC’s NEPA Draft Generic Environmental Impact process, or the environmental review Statement (Draft GEIS) that identifies process related to the Draft GEIS, please and evaluates on a programmatic basis, contact James Park, Project Manager, the potential environmental impacts Division of Waste Management and from the construction, operation, aquifer Environmental Protection (DWMEP), restoration, and decommissioning at in- Mail Stop T–8F5, U.S. Nuclear situ leach (ISL) uranium milling Regulatory Commission, Washington DC facilities located in particular regions of 20555–001, by phone at 1 (800) 368– the western United States (73 FR 5642, extension 6935. For general or 43795). technical information associated with In that notice, the NRC also provided the safety and licensing of uranium information on eight public meetings to milling facilities, please contact William be hosted by the NRC that would allow Von Till, Branch Chief, Uranium the NRC staff to present an overview of Recovery Branch, DWMEP, Mail Stop the Draft GEIS and to accept oral and T–8F5, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory written public comments on the Draft Commission, Washington, DC 20555– GEIS from interested members of the 0001, by phone at 1 (800) 368–5642, public. Corrected dates and associated extension 0598. information is provided below for two The Draft GEIS may be accessed on of those meetings: the Internet at www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ Meeting Date: September 23, 2008, 7 doc-collections/nuregs/staff/ by p.m. to 9:30 p.m. selecting ‘‘NUREG–1910.’’ Additionally, Meeting Location: Best Western Tower the NRC maintains an Agencywide West Lodge, 109 North U.S. Highway 14 Documents Access and Management & 16, Gillette, WY 82716, Phone (307) System (ADAMS), which provides text 686–2210. and image files of the NRC’s public Meeting Date: September 25, 2008, 7 documents. The Draft GEIS and its p.m. to 9:30 p.m. appendices may also be accessed Meeting Location: Best Western through the NRC’s Public Electronic Ramkota Hotel, 800 N. Poplar Road, Reading Room on the Internet at: Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP) Closed Session: 1:30 p.m.—2:15 p.m. Chairman’s Remarks NSB Information Item: National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC) NSB Action Item: Management and Operations of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory and the National Solar Observatory Plenary Closed Closed Session: 2:15 p.m.—2:30 p.m. Approval of August 2008 Minutes Awards and Agreements Closed Committee Reports PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 183 (Friday, September 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54434-54435]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21804]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

National Science Board


Sunshine Act Meetings; Notice

    The National Science Board, pursuant to NSF regulations (45 CFR 
Part 614), the National Science Foundation Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
1862n-5), and the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), 
hereby gives notice in regard to the scheduling of meetings for the 
transaction of National Science Board business and other matters 
specified, as follows:

AGENCY HOLDING MEETING: National Science Board.

[[Page 54435]]


Date and Time: Monday, September 22, 2008, at 8 a.m.

Place: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elvey Building, Globe Room, 
Fairbanks, AK 99775.

Status: Some portions open, some portions closed

Open Sessions

September 22, 2008

8 a.m.-8:10 a.m.
8:10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.

Closed Sessions

September 22, 2008

1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Agency Contact: Dr. Robert E. Webber, rwebber@nsf.gov, (703) 292-7000, 
https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/.

Matters To Be Discussed

Monday, September 22, 2008

Open Session: 8 a.m.-8:10 a.m.
    Chairman's Introduction and University of Alaska Fairbanks Welcome
    Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP)
Open Session: 8:10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
    Approval of August 2008 CPP Minutes
    Committee Chairman's Remarks
    Task Force on Sustainable Energy (SE)
    SE Task Force Co-Chairmen's Remarks
    Discussion and Summary of September 4, 2008 Roundtable Discussion
    Discussion of Possible Recommendations for Inclusion in a Draft 
Report
    Discussion of upcoming Task Force Activities
NSB Information Item: National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network 
(NNIN).
    Review of NSF Major Research Facilities and the Major Research 
Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) Process
    Major Research Facilities and Facility Plan: Horizon Projects; 
Maintenance and Operations Planning for Large Facilities; and Policy 
Issues
    Review of MREFC Process
    Discussion
    Plenary Open
Open Session: 11:15 a.m.--12 p.m.
    Approval of August 2008 Minutes
    Resolution to Close December 2008 Meeting
    Chairman's Report
    Director's Report
    Open Committee Report
    Committee on Programs and Plans (CPP)
Closed Session: 1:30 p.m.--2:15 p.m.
    Chairman's Remarks
    NSB Information Item: National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center 
(NAIC)
    NSB Action Item: Management and Operations of the National Optical 
Astronomy Observatory and the National Solar Observatory
    Plenary Closed
Closed Session: 2:15 p.m.--2:30 p.m.
    Approval of August 2008 Minutes
    Awards and Agreements
    Closed Committee Reports

Ann Ferrante,
Technical Writer/Editor.
[FR Doc. E8-21804 Filed 9-18-08; 8:45 am]
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